RHIANNON Binns is eight years old and already has her own blog. Her latest posting describes her birthday last Saturday. She got lots of toys and clothes, went to see Step Up 3D at the movies and had chocolate-orange mud cake at Hog's Breath Cafe in Geelong, which was ''soooo yum!'' The posting already has 12 comments, including one from her brother's best mate, Declan, who agrees Step Up was ''sick''.
Rhiannon has not only posted text on her blog, she has also downloaded a song. She clicks on the arrow and the year 2 class at Leopold Primary School is treated to a rollicking version of Happy Birthday.
IT'S 2920BC and North Fitzroy primary students Lily Chalmers and Olivia Campisi are trying to expand their empire.
It's easier said than done. Their avatar Isabella, the leader of Spain, can ''sometimes be a little bit aggressive'' and has to contend with the Aztec leader Montezuma, who ''declares war really easily'' and could wipe out their nascent civilisation.
They discover geography is destiny; Spain has large reserves of copper and iron, which is invaluable for forging swords. Isabella has two main strengths as a leader.
Digital Natives Restless -
An 8 year-old girl has her own blog.
RHIANNON Binns is eight years old and already has her own blog. Her latest posting describes her birthday last Saturday. She got lots of toys and clothes, went to see Step Up 3D at the movies and had chocolate-orange mud cake at Hog's Breath Cafe in Geelong, which was ''soooo yum!'' The posting already has 12 comments, including one from her brother's best mate, Declan, who agrees Step Up was ''sick''.
Rhiannon has not only posted text on her blog, she has also downloaded a song. She clicks on the arrow and the year 2 class at Leopold Primary School is treated to a rollicking version of Happy Birthday.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/digital-natives-restless-20100820-1390k.html#ixzz24p3MLGNR
IT'S 2920BC and North Fitzroy primary students Lily Chalmers and Olivia Campisi are trying to expand their empire.
It's easier said than done. Their avatar Isabella, the leader of Spain, can ''sometimes be a little bit aggressive'' and has to contend with the Aztec leader Montezuma, who ''declares war really easily'' and could wipe out their nascent civilisation.
They discover geography is destiny; Spain has large reserves of copper and iron, which is invaluable for forging swords. Isabella has two main strengths as a leader.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/digital-role-play-set-to-be-a-gamechanger-in-schools-20100820-1390y.html#ixzz24ooPMm45
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